Ridge Times reports that striking members of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) say they aren’t intimidated by Sasol Mining’s SMSs that they should return to work by 12 October unless they want to lose their jobs.  

Patrick Ndlovu, regional organiser, said they wouldn’t succumb to Sasol’s intimidation and tricks and that they had a mandate from members not to return to work until their demands were met.  Amcu embarked on a protected strike in August demanding R12,500 a month.  On 5 August, the company entered into a wage agreement with Ceppwawu, Solidarity, NUM and Sacwu providing for a 7% rise from July 2016, and 0.5% from January 2017.  Sasol’s Alex Anderson indicated that Amcu had been informed that the company would be invoking its legal rights to bring an end to the protracted strike.  “The company has notified striking employees to report for duty on Wednesday, 12 October.  From this point, the strike will no longer be regarded as a protected strike, as per the provisions of the Labour Relations Act,” he stated.

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